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Bath’s backs can light up England in World Cup, says Francois Louw

• Springbok believes Ford, Eastmond and Joseph could all play together• They are unpredictable and devastating, says team-mate LouwBath’s free-running midfield backs would cause major problems for...

Some of the top performances of the weekend in Europe

TeamThere is a lot of notable top performances from sides over the weekend but performance of the weekend goes to Bath who once again produced some highly entertaining free flowing Rugby in their dismantling...

Louw leads Bath to Aviva Premiership final

Francois Louw's Bath will face Saracens in the Final of the Aviva Premiership after impressive semifinal victories for both clubs over the weekend

Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action

Bath midfield duo’s unique approach sets them apart while Saracens’ wolf pack has timed its run to perfection and Leicester’s backline needs Mauger changesIt is still perfectly possible that Bath...

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Owen Farrell’s fervour drives Saracens into battle with Bath cavaliers

Northampton 24 Saracens 29 In this season belonging to George Ford, there is something appropriate in that in the Aviva Premiership Final on Saturday, he will come up against Owen Farrell, his long-time...

George Ford at Bath shows benefit of family values

Pushy parents get a bad press. Many people raised eyebrows when Mike Ford signed his son, George, from Leicester two years ago, wondering how the Bath head coach would fend off the charges of nepotism...

David Strettle expected to join Clermont Auvergne

David Strettle, the Saracens wing who last week celebrated a surprise recall into England’s World Cup training squad, is expected to join the French Top 14 club Clermont Auvergne next season. Reports...

Owen Farrell takes pride in Saracens' passion to reach Premiership final after 29-24 victory over Northampton

The killer kick, the punch of delight, the passionate embrace at the final whistle, Owen Farrell epitomises the spirit and sense of togetherness that is at the heart of a Saracens side intent on rekindling...

Bath stick to attacking style to tame Leicester Tigers 47-10 in Aviva Premiership semi-final

They make it sound so simple. Catch and pass, attack space, play what’s in front of you whether that is from your own or the opposition’s five-metre line. When Bath’s coaches and players discuss...